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Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
LG 27GR95QE wins by 3
LG 27GR95QE — 27″ · 1440p OLED · 240Hz
LG

LG 27GR95QE

27″ · 1440p OLED · 240Hz

91
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

LG 27GR95QE takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and LG 27GR95QE at 91. That puts LG 27GR95QE ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick LG 27GR95QE if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

LG 27GR95QE

Color accuracy and HDR performance

LG 27GR95QE leads on hdr (92 vs 62).

Value for money

LG 27GR95QE

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

LG 27GR95QE more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599).

Samsung ViewFinity S9 88
vs
91 LG 27GR95QE

Score breakdown

Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
LG 27GR95QE
91
color 91
motion 96
hdr 92
features 89

Specs side-by-side

Samsung ViewFinity S9 versus LG 27GR95QE — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung ViewFinity S9 LG 27GR95QE
Panel
5K IPS
1440p OLED
Size
27"
27"
Release year
2023
2023
Refresh
—
240Hz

Samsung ViewFinity S9

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

LG 27GR95QE

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs LG 27GR95QE

Which is better, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE? +

LG 27GR95QE scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Is LG 27GR95QE worth the price? +

At $999, LG 27GR95QE delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in motion.

Does Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE? +

LG 27GR95QE — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or LG 27GR95QE? +

LG 27GR95QE — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.